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FG07 XGJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,367 mi
Last recorded176,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 176,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 176,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 176,323 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working light on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 148,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe from flexile pipe to car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 148,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ant-roll bar link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy pipe to car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy pipe to car (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe from flexile pipe to car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 127,358 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 105,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 100,576 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 84,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 55,886 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 48,924 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,546 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,273 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FG07 XGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG07 XGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG07 XGJ registered?

FG07 XGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for FG07 XGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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